Youth Leadership Program slated for August (03/30/03)

Youth Leadership Program slated for August

by Miriam Bates

WASHINGTON - The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) announced that the second annual Youth Leadership Program will be held in Washington on August 2-8, for students who are interested in U.S.-Ukraine relations in the content of the overall U.S. community or the Ukrainian American community.

The program is a USUF initiative to encourage the next generation of the Ukrainian American community to participate in local, national and global affairs.

USUF President Nadia Komarnyckyj McConnell said, "After the successful first Youth Leadership Program in August 2002, the Foundation is pleased to again open this special 'Washington experience' to young men and women who consider themselves 'leaders for tomorrow.' The weeklong conference offers students an introduction to the public policy process - an appreciation of the components of the process, discussions with 'players,' a chance to learn important leadership skills, and an understanding of how to take a more active role."

"We hope that through our program, the students will have the confidence and the knowledge to actively participate in their communities," she added.

USUF Vice-President John Kun explained, "Students will develop an increased awareness of Ukraine in the global perspective and will learn the importance of the Ukrainian American community in U.S.-Ukraine relations. By meeting professionals in government and non-profit sectors, students will also better understand the various Washington career choices available to them."

U.S. students age 18-22 entering or in college are eligible. Program costs (for program activities and transport) and lodging will be free. Some group meals will also be without cost. Students will be responsible for their transport to and from Washington, meals, personal spending money and non-program activities. The deadline for applications is May 27.

Please check USUF's website, http://www.usukraine.org/usuf/YLP/YLP2003.shtml for further details. To receive further program specifics/application, please e-mail Miriam Bates at miriam@usukraine.org listing "Youth Leadership Program 2003" in the subject line.

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1991 to facilitate democratic development, encourage free market reform and enhance human rights in Ukraine. The foundation creates and sustains channels of communication between the United States and Ukraine for the purpose of building peace and prosperity through shared democratic values.

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